Our graduate programs in Organizational Communication instill the intangible qualities
that employers are looking for in managers, training managers, sales representatives,
human resource executives, non-profit administrators, and more. Upon graduation,
our students leave our department with exceptional knowledge and “real world” application in
team building, conflict negotiation, organizational leadership, organizational hierarchy,
managerial strategies, training and development and persuasion techniques (sales). Students
acquire skills for assessing communication problems, designing communication systems,
and improving communication quality. Our program provides a versatile career path,
while arming students with the essential skills every professional needs to excel
in the business and non-profit arenas.

Our Department offers several opportunities for students to study organizational communication
at the graduate level and gain a depth of knowledge in effective organizational membership,
humane management, and prudent leadership in organizations. The programs are created
for working professionals as well as the traditional graduate student. Our courses
are offered through a weekend program (for professionals), through the week, as well
as online. Furthermore, we offer our Master of Science option through a cohort program
at our regional campuses.

All graduate programs in the Department of Organizational Communication are on a rolling
application basis. Therefore, students interested in applying for the program may
submit their application at any time. Interested applicants can apply for graduate
admission by completing the MSU Graduate Application. Furthermore, the Department of Organizational Communication does not require the
GRE at this time.

Graduate Teaching Assistantships

The Department of Organizational Communication offers Graduate Teaching Assistantships
to selected candidates. The selection process requires candidates to complete an application,
provide three letters of recommendation and undergo an interview with the Director
of the Basic Courses. Selected Graduate Teaching Assistants earn a stipend for their
work. For more information contact Patty Parish at pparish@murraystate.edu.

Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business

The Department of Organizational Communication is part of the Arthur J. Bauernfeind
College of Business. The Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business is AACSB Accredited.